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Follow on Google News | Computer Camp Prepares College-Bound Foster YouthVentura County Office of Education, Children's Services Auxiliary and Foster VC Kids collaborate to provide computers and training
By: Foster VC Kids A powerful collaboration between the Ventura County Office of Education, Children's Services Auxiliary, and Foster VC Kids has made this once in a lifetime opportunity available for foster youth as they prepare to transition to college life and adulthood. Local SUBWAY® Restaurants have generously sponsored lunch for both days of the training. The hands-on workshop will introduce foster youth to the skills necessary to use computer technology in everyday life to enhance their educational, social, and employment oriented opportunities. Computer competence is absolutely essential for youth to be successful in school and competitive in the job market, and many foster youth lack the financial resources and support necessary to develop in this area on their own. "We are so excited to see the community come together to provide this opportunity to our transitional- While 90% of United States teens and 79% of low-income U.S. teens have access to computer technology in their homes, only 20% of foster youth have comparable access. A recent study by the iFoster network (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ In addition to invaluable digital literacy skills such as social media safety, connectivity and integration knowledge, and software training, each of the 20 participating foster youth will receive their own laptop computer, printer, and suite of Microsoft programs. If you are interested in partnering with Foster VC Kids to provide support for youth in care, please call 805-654-3220. Event Information: Who: Ventura County Office of Education, Children's Services Auxiliary, and Foster VC Kids, a division of Ventura County Children and Family Services What: Digital Literacy Computer Training Seminar When: Friday July 15th and Saturday July 16th End
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